Family Nurse Practitioner/PMH NP-Dual Focus (ADN/ASN-M.S.N. Option)

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The ADN/ASN to M.S.N. FNP/PMHNP option provides the experience for registered nurses who hold an associate of science in nursing an opportunity to earn a M.S.N. degree and become qualified to sit for the FNP and PMHNP certification exams.

Family Nurse Practitioner/PMH NP-Dual Focus (ADN/ASN to MSN): 49 Credits

Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Courses: 30 Credits

NURG 533 - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology (3)
NURG 600 - Common Diagnostics/Procedures (3)
NURG 601 - Advanced Physical Assessment (3)
NURG 602 - Family Practice I: Care of Adults (6)
NURG 603 - Family Practice II: Care of Women (3)
NURG 604 - Family Practice III: Care of Children (3)
NURG 605 - Family Practice IV: Practicum (6)
NURG 633 - Pharmacotherapeutics for APRN (3)

Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Courses: 19 Credits

NURG 769 - Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (ARPN) (2)
NURG 771 - Psychiatric Mental Health I (3)
NURG 772 - Psychiatric Mental Health II (3)
NURG 773 - Psychiatric Mental Health II Clinical (4)
NURG 774 - Psychiatric Mental Health III (3)
NURG 775 - Psychiatric Mental Health III Clinical (4)

Advanced Education Courses - Optional: 9 Credits

NOTE: Individuals who desire a role as an educator may choose to take three additional education courses.

Advanced Nursing Education Courses - Optional (9)